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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-18

lOOt FENNSYLFAN1A NJ s-,---1TI,,e-n
70 THE NORTH, WEST AND SOUTHWEST
DOUBLE TRACK, STEEL BALLS.
Doo- SPLENDID SCENERY.
MAGNIFICENT EQUIPMENT.
In Effect May 16, 1887.
Trains leave Washington, from station corner o.
Sixth and B streets, as follows: x,..
For Pittsburg and the West, Chicsgo Limited
Express Of Palace Sleeping Cars at 9:oo a. H.,
daily; Fast Line, $50 am. daily, to Cincinnati
and ST. Louis, with Sleeping Cars from Harris
burg to Cincinnati and Buffet Car to st: Louis;
daily, except Saturday, to Chicago, with Sleep
ing Car Pittsburg to Chicago: Western EapF Ts
at $40 D. m. daily, with Sleeping Cars
Washington 10 Chicago and st. Louis, and
Harrisburg to Cleveland, connecting at Harris,
burg with through Sleepers for Louisville ana
Memphis. Pacific Express, 1000 p. IN. daily
for Pittsburg and the West, with through
Sleeper Harrisburg to Chicago.
BALTIMORE AND POTOMAC RAILROAD.
For Erie, Canandaigus, Rochester, Buffalo, Niagara
1000 p. m. daily, except Saturday, with Paiace
Cars Washington to Rochester.
For Williamsport, Lock Haven and Elmlra, az
$50 a. M, daily, except Sunday. 900 100
For New York and the East, 7:25, 800 li:0O ~
and lao q. M, 200, 40, 1000 and 11:2O
m. On Sunday 900 and lao a. m, Zoo
4:1O, 1000 and 11:20 p. m. Limited Express
of Pullman Parlor Cars, $40 a. M. daily. ex-
cept Sunday, and 400 p. m. daily.
For Boston WltnouI cHanse, @'Oo p LIZ o'"i1
day.
For Brooklyn, N. Y, all through trains connect at
Jersey City with boats of Brooklyn Anne3,
afording direct transfer to Fulton street, avoid
ing double ferriage across New York City. -
For Philadelphia, 1925, 9:OO HOO and 11:4O
a. m, 200, 4:iO, 600, 1000 and 1920 p. m.
On Sunday 900 and 11:40 s. M. 200, 4:1o,
600, 1000 and 11:20 p. M. Limited Express,
$40 a. M. week days. and 400 p H. daily.
For Baltimore 6:35, 1925, 900, $40, $50, LILO
and 11:4O am, 1905. 200, 400, 4:10, AGO,
$40, 600, $40. 1000 and 11:20 p. m. On
Sunday, 900, 9:05, $50 and lao a.m., 200,
400, 4:1O, 600, $40, 1000 and 11:20 p. IN.
For Pope's Creek Line 1926 8. m, and 4:40 p. NJ,
daily, except Sunday.
For Annapolis 1925 and 11:40 a. ~, and AGO
p. M, daily except Sundays. On Sundays
at 900 a. m. and 4;10 p. m.
ALEXANDRIA AND FREDERICKSBURG RAILWAY
AND ALEXANDRIA AND WASHINGTON RAILROAD.
For Alexandria, 600, 6:45, $40, 9:47, and
1867 a. m., 1904 noon, EOS, 4:25, 4:35, Sol,
sos, 1905 and 1887 p. M On Sunday at
600, $40, 9:47 and 1857 Z. m, and 2:30,
Col, sos and 1905 p. IN.
For Richmond and the South, 600 and 1857 q.
NJ, daily, and 4:35 p. NJ, daily, except Sunday.
Trains leave Alexandris for Washington, Cos
;;:23, 5:10, 1905, 932 and 1912 p. m, and
1915 midnight, except Monday. On Sunday
at $780, $40 and Hoy q. M; 200, $40,
7:05, 9:32 and 1912 D. m and 1915 night.
Tickets and information at the Office, Northeast
corner of 18th street and Penna. Avenue, and at
the station where orders can BIO loft for tho check
ing Of baggage TO destination from hotels and
residences. J. R. WOOD, &. P. A.
CHAS. E. PUGH, G. NJ
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WARRENTON-Trains Nos so, 81, 81, 55, 5S
and SO connect daily to and from Warrcnton.
FRANKLIN DIYJSION-Daily,c except Sunday.
Leave Rocky Mt. TAO q. m, arrive Franklin
Junction lilo a M; leave Franklin Junction
7:3O p. m arrive Rocky Mt 1880 p. M.
G0RDONSVILLE-Train leave Orange for
Gordonsvillc 11:53 q. m, $50 p. IN. and 900 p.
p III. daily, and S:15 q. H. daily except Sunday.
Returning, leave Gordonsvillc for Orange 1855 a.
M. 1875 p. NJ, and 400 p. M. daily, and 100 a.
m daily except Sunday.
SLEEPING CAR SERVICE
On trains Nos so and 81 Pullman Buffet Sleep
ers between New York and Atlanta, via Danvillc
On trains Nos 52 and 80 Pullman Bullet Sleep
ers between Washington and Montgomery, and
Washington and Aiken. via Danyille.
On trains Nos. 54 and 55 Pullman Shoppers be-
tween Washington and Louisville and Char
louisville and Cincinnati.
On trains Nos. 81 and SO Pullman Buffet
Sleepers between Washington and Little Rock,
via Lynchburg and Memphis.
On trains Nos. 55 and IS Pullman Buffet
sleepers between Washington and New Orleans,
via Lynchcurg and Kcnnesaw route
WASHINGTON AND OHIO DIVISION
ALL TRAINS DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY.
Leave Alexandria 600 q. m, 9:2O A. N. and
4:50 p. m; arrive at Round Hill 11:20 a. M,
11:45 a. III. and 7:19 p. m.
Returning, trains leave Round Hill Cos a. M,
lid q. m. and 1:23 p m, arriving at Alexan-
urld III o:oS H. H., i'io y. ILL., anu Or p III.
The 900 q. m. train from Alexandria connects
at Round Hill with stage for Blue Ridge, Berry
vile and Winchester and ut Lcesbnrg with stages
for Aldie and Aiddleburg.
The 800 r. n. train and 4:50 p. m. train from
Alexandria connects at Vienna with stages for
Fairfax Court House.
Through tickets Oh sale at the principal stations
to all points. For rates or information apply to
any agent of the Company, or to
j. S. B. THOMPSON, A. q. P A.
Alexandria, Va.
JAS. L. TAYLOR, G. P A.
Washington, D. G.
SOL. HAAS, T. NJ, Richmond, Va.
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ADVICE TO MOTHERS.

LIES. wINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP, for chill
dren teething, is the prescription of one OF the
best female nurses and physicians in the United
States and has been used for forty years with
never,failing success by millions of mothers for
their children. During the process OF teethlng
its value is incalculable. 1t relieves the child
from pain, cures dysentcry and diarrhea, gripping
in the bowels, and wnd-colc. By giving health
to the child it rests the mother. Price 20 cents
bottle nv'-IVfm' "%"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-18
DIRECTORY
or THE
PRINCIPAL Business Houses Of The City

Banks
Rprke & Herbert, cor King and Fairfax strool
Citizens' National Bank, n. W. cor. Prince AL
Lee streets.
First National SanK, g. W. COT rrince ah" '
Books, Stationary and Printing.
G. E. French, 95 King street.
Carriages
Summers & Bro Pitt street.
China, Glassware, &c.
Ell. Miller, Son & Co, 60 King street.
Clothing and Furnishing Goods.
Jos. Brager, No. - King street.
Commission Merchants.
B. Hooe, Prince street.
Confectoners.
Henry Brengle, 129 King street.
Dry Goods and Notions.
Ri. TAYLOR 933 Penna ave., Washington
A. B. Slaymsker, 105 King street.
J. E. Tackett, 100 King street.
Carter, I'll Market Space, Washington.
Drugs and Chemicals.
WE. Creighton g. Co., n. w. cor. King and
Royal streets.
= s Leadbeater & Bro, 6. Fairfax street
g n. Limit, cor King and Fairfax streets
I'D. II. Lunt L. o. cor. King and Washingto
streets.
.. stabler & Co., n. W. cor. King and Washing
w Wsrfeld & Hall. cor Prince and Fairfax stroot
Fish Dealers
William H. Smith s. Co.
Grocers and Liquor Dealers.
C. Milburn, IT N. Royal street.
Charles King & Son. 81 Cameron street.
Harlow & Bro, n. w. cor. Royal and Cameron
streets
streets
G. McBurney & Son, 8. W. cor. King and WASH
ington streets.
q. VIM. Ramsay, cor King and st. Asaph streets
Hardware and Cutlery
IF. Carlin & Sons, 60 King street.
J. T. Creighton & Son, SS King street.
B. F. Peake, cor. King and Pitt streets
Ice.
F. A. Reed & Co.. Strand.
Jewellers.
81. Wildt, 10 L. Royal street.
Lard, &c.
G. Csssard & Son, Baltimore.
Lumber, &C.
Perry. Smoot & Co., No. 90 corner Cameron and
Union sts
Josiah H D. Smoot, 81 north Union st.
MachiDists
W. s. Moore, Go Union street.
Marble Workers.
G. S. Walker, 7o2-7O6 North Capitol street.
Washington.
Paper Hangers.
A. NJ. Tubman, All 9th ST., Washington.
Real Estate Agents.
Harlow & Cation, Market Building.
Wood and Coal.
w. A. Smoot & Co. foot of Princessst.
A. II. Agnew, foot of Franklin st.
j. Zimmerman, foet of Queen ST.
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aSIssgganaria Gazetts.
s. ''V'VS

The GAZETTE is now the oldest paper n
the State. and with few exceptions the old.
est in the country, and its usefulness has
been demonstrated and appreciated during
the E1aHTY.s SEVEN YEARS ofits existence. Ia
its columns has always been found mirror
of passing events, and the careful chroni.
cling of the history of what is going on in the
world has ever been lis aim. 1t is always
welcomed in the household, while in tbs
counting room and workshop it has become
invaluable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-18
Opening and Closing of the Mails.

Opening and Closing OF the Naits.
Northern mails close st 7:30 and 1910 a; m.
and $50 p. M. Open at s:3Oa. NJ, 1900 m.
snd $50 p. N.
Southern mails via Richmond, Va, close at 5:45
and 1O:45 g. NJ, 4:15 and 900 p. M. Open at
$50 and HOO g. IN.
Southwestern mails via Charlottesville, Va,
close at 500 and 1910 8. m. and 500 p. M.
Open at $50 a. M, 1900 IN. aud $50 p. m.
Manassas Division mails close at 2:3O p. m.
Open at 1000 s. m.
Alexandria and Round Hill, Va. mails close at
8:45 q. IN. and 400 p. m. Open at 900 a. m and
4:3O p. N.
Closed mails to Falls Church, Vienna, Fairfax
C. H., Herndon, Leesburg and Purcellville, Va,
close st 400 p m. and open at 900 a. m.
Western mails close at 1890, Ais and $50
D. m. Open at $50 a. M, 1900 M. and $50 pm.
Washington, Pc, mails close at $50 and 1910 1910
a NJ, and 1890, $50 and $50 p. m. o0 Open pen
ofice Hours-open at $50 q. m. Close at $50
y. NJ. Open at $50 p. IN. Close at p. m.
Sunday Hours-Open at 900 a. m. Close at
$50 q. m.
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STEAMERS.
DAILY LINE 30 NORFOLK AND FORT
~ MONROE.

STEAMERS GEORGE LEARY''
AND EXCELSIOR"
On and after Saturday, May ID, 1887, tho
'LEARYn will leave Prince street wharf on
MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS and FRIDAYS at
600 p. m and the "EXCELSIOR" on TUES
DAYS, THURSDAYS and SATURDAYS from the
same wharf at the same hour.
Returning LEAVE NORFOLK EVERY WEEK
DAY at p. M.
Exclusive connection with Boston and Provi-
dence steamers Connect also with Old Dominion
steamers for New York, steamers Ariel and Old
Point at Fortress Monroe for Richmond and land
ings on James river, and with all other rail and
steamboat lines at Norfolk snd Fort Monroe.
For other information apply to
PHILIP B. HOOE,
may13-tf Agt Prince Street Wharf.
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w A. JOHNSON & CO..
Who'll ESALE uROCERS,
GENERAL. COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
Aud Dealers in
ALL KINDS OF LIQUORS,
Have on hand GIBSON'S Xxx. xxx, Xxx,
and PURE OLD RYE, OLD CABINET and
MONOGRAM WHISTLES; also BAKERS ana
THOMPSON'S PURE RYE WHISTLES to which
they invite the attention of the trade.
Orders from the country for merchandise shall
receive prompt attention.
Consignments of Flour, Grain and Country Pro-
duce solicited for which they guarantee the high
est market prices and prompt returns.
Northeast corner of Cameron and Royal streets
sep14 Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-18

The GAZETTE has better facilities for OBJ
tanning news than any paper outside of the
national capital Situated as it is so close
to the great centre of news, it enjoys daily
the benefit of the Associated Press die.
patches from every part ofthe world hence
its patrons can read from its columns in the
evening what has transpired that day in
every portion of our own domain as well as
from every part of the habitabIe globe
Consequently it is an every day occurrence
for the GAZETTE TO publish kilograms from
the various European capitals twelve and
fifteen hours earlier than the morning pa.
pers.
Another feature that serves to make the
GAZETTE great desderatum with mer
chants is its afternoon market reports from
New York, Baltimore, Chicago and other
centres.
The local department furnishes full and
complete history of everything that occurs
in and near the city, and this feature will,
as ever, receive careful attention.
Correspondence from Washington, Rich
mond and every section of thestate, is pub
lished regularly, and all events of interest
occurring within the bounds of the Com
monwealth are TO be found in the columns
of the GAZETTE.
The CAVITIES circulation is steadily 10
oreasng, especially among people who con.
suit its advertising columns before purchas.
ing. That this is self-eVident may be infer
red from the fact that large country edi'
as large as the daily--is sent
all over this section of country three times
3 week, and is read by thousands, most Of
whom send here or TO contiguous cities TO
make purchases. The advantages of adj
7ertiaing in the GAZETTE are, therefore, ap-
parent.
RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION.
Daily Gazette, per annum, 5000
Gazette. for country. 400
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-18

HARDWARE, CUTLERY &C., just received at
IL 80 King, corner of Royal street and for sale
at a small advance-wholesalea and retail Rodgers
& Son and other make of Carvers and Forks, a
great variety. Rodgers & Son, and other make of
Table and Breakfast Knives. Genuine Rodgers
& Son. Heinesh and other make of Scissors.
Pocket Cutlery in great variety, several hundred
patterns. Table Knives, with Forks TO match at
low prices. Enterprise, Champion and other
Meat Cutters. all sizes. Brownies Flexible Rub
Der Weather Strips, the best in use, with great
variety of other goods in our line, for sale cheap.
Special attention is asked to large Job lot of
Frays Solid Steel Seaside Scissors and Shears for
sale at q large deduction from usual prices. Call
and see, at SO King, corner of Royal street.
dec7 1T. CREIGHTON & SON.
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WAKEFIELD & HALL,
D B o G q 1 8 T 8 +,

D % y U u I . I q,
Corner Prince and Fairfax street.
Prescriptions speciality. English, French,
German and Domestic Toilet Soaps; Genuine
Farina Cologne; Magnolia, Hedycsmia, Geranium
and Florida Water Genuine Lubin's Extracts;
Sponges, Hair Brushes and Combs best English
Tooth Brushes q full assortment of Patent Medi.
cines, Coxe's Gelatine, Corn Starch; Sea Moss Fa-
rine; Spices of all kinds and select stock Of all
articles sold by druggists at prices as low as the
same quality can be obtained elsewhere. dec
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INLAND AND SEABOARD .r-s
l. COAsTING COMPANY. .saal2s;sssass1essEsdss
GREATLY REDUCED RATES.
&S~DAILY LINETsN
FOR FORTRESS MONROE AND NORFOLK
DIRECT mo sToPs0
The steamers LADY OF THE LAKE and
JANE MOSELEY will leave their wharf EVERY
DAY at $50 o'clock p. nj. Returning, leave
Norfolk EVERY DAY at D. M Fare, first
Glass; So; round trip, So.
FOR NEW YORK.
STEAMERS E. C. KNIGHT AND .<se
JOHN GIBSON SGEAN.
EVERY FRIDAY MORNING, and returning
leave New York, from pier Al, East river, every
SATURDAY.
The steamers of this company make connec.
tions st Norfolk for all points East at New
York with all points West and Northwest, and at
Alexandria with Virginia Midland Railway and
Washington and Ohio Railroad Through rates
given anG freight handled carefully and promptly
For further information apply to
F. A. REED & CO., Agent,
Janney's WHAT
]. w. THOMPSON, President
1916 street.
sep27-tf Washington, D. C.
CLYDE's STEAM LINE Weekly TO
PHILADELPHIA. SsExH
Appointed sailing days from Alexa. RI EV-
ERY TUESDAY and from Phiadelpb. EVERY
SATURDAY.
This line connects at Alexandria with the Vir.
ginia Midland and Washington and Ohio railroads
and at Philadelphia with Clydes regular Steam.
ships.
Freight forwarded with promptness and care
free of commissions.
No charge for transfer in Philadelphia. Quick
time. Frequent departures Through rates and
through bills OF lading given. Insurance at the
lowest rates.
Agents
F. A. REED & CO., Alexandria
VIM. p. CLYDE & CO., Philadelphia
JOHNSON & CO., Wash & Georgt'n.
lan9-tf
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The steamers LADY OF THE LAKE and
JANE MOSELEY will leave their wharf EVERY
DAY at $50 o'clock p. nj. Returning, leave
Norfolk EVERY DAY at p. M Faro, first
class, So; round trip, 49,
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RAILROADS.

7OOr GREAT 1897
1851 PENNSYLVANIA ROUTE AOO1
TO THE NORTH, WEST AND s0UThWESd'
nOT1RT.E TRACK STEEL BALLS.
sPIENDIn sCENERY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-18

T1ENCING WIRE-We have now full stock of
L Fence Wire, both with and without barbs,
twisted and ribbon, and VIC are selling it low.
JAS. F. CARLIN Sc SONS
ap3O Alexandria. Va.
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Landreth's Garden Seeds.

We haYe Just received our first supply of the
above celebrated Seeds for this season.
Catalogues furnished upon application.
mh2 E. S. LEADBEATER ~ BRO.
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DAINT YOUR OWN BUGGY-Justr received the
L following new line of Colors: Olive Fonce,
Ponceau, Ecarlate, snd Jet Coach Black. Call for
sample. For sale by
ian25 w. F. CREIGHTON & co.
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
PORTLAND WHOLESALE MARKET.

PORTLAND, Mch. II. 1887.
The following are to-day's closing quotations Of
Grain ProVisiOns &c
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Tough Climate.

A witty Southsrner has remarked, that in this
cold northern climate of ours people do not "real
ly live" but merely "endure." and in very truth
foundation for this severe statement. The wide
prevalence here Of coughs and colds. and all forms
OF throat dstempers, all Of which are primarily
due to the asperities of our climate, sometimes
seem TO make life little better than tough strug
gle for comfortable existence.
1t is a satisfaction, however, that II our cold
northern climate produces throat troubles. our
cool northern brains also give US many remedies
for them. Among these latter. one of the most
meritorlous appears to be the famous Lactart and
Honey, which is having extraordinary success in
the cure of coughs, colds, hoarseness and sore
throat. I-actart (the pure acid Of milk. is CON-
bined with Honey In certain proportions, and this
Laetart and Honey makes remedy that In many
important features is certainly unique.
Honey has long been celebrated for its healing
powers with infiamed membranes, and the Lac
tart (acid OF milk has much efficacy In dissolving
the thickened mucls that gathers on inflamed sur
faces in throat diseases,
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Gloucester Fish Market.


Codfsh-We quote cured Georges Goldfish s41a
y qtl for large and.$3 for medium.
Old Bank Goldfish at So " qtl for large and 1924
for medium; new Western Bank at $414 for large
$3M for medium; dry cured Bank So and $21a
Shores S4H.and So " qtl; bake $20$2H.
Cusk are nominally quoted at 2s4 p qtli pollock
at SPA a 1914 haddock at $21s hake 81 rs.
homeless and prepared fish 31aa41ac} % ID for
hake, paddock and cusk, and 41a@6c y ID for
goldfish as to style and quality. Smoked halibut
at eese Y ID; smoked salmon be. Medium her
ring 16c " box tucks 13c; lengthwise 12c; No Is
at &C; Bloaters at csc; Alewives at l 10 . 100
smoked mackerel lie " ID.
New Foundland Herring SIS 90 p Dbl. Nova
Scotia largelsplit at So y Dbl; medium 90; Lab
rador Z 90; Bay Shore gibbed at 81; Round Shore
SPA; Eastport round S2u.
Trout $l2 p Dbl; picked Goldfish 90 ;haoddock
at "a; halibut heads at tongues Sc: sounds 81
tongues and sounds 0o alewives 3 20; Califor-
mia salmon 13; Halifax do IL 90; No i shad S IL.
Mackerel-We quote is at SIG to S22; 2s S14
@S15: IS, S1oSG12 extra Is are quoted from S25
to $780, and choice bloaters at S359S4o.
nPure medicine oil at soc % gal; crude do 4Oc /:
Blacklist oil 55c; cod do soc; porge at 23c Liv-
ers at soc ~ bucket.
Fish scrap Sc % ton; liver do 81
Fish skins SIS; fish waste 81; halibut guano at
$40.
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The usual { reatment of catar

MA anxiously inquired small boy, sis a tap
estry like turkey
why, bless you, mol What put that into your
heads
"well, 1t says something here about Gobelin
tapestry any way
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-03-12

INENEmENT TO LET-Near Woodfords
Corner, story and half house. large garden,
yard Enquire Of u H. BLAKE, Office Widgery's
Wharf, Portland. Maine. III
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Memoranda,

Sch AldIne, Dennison, from Ponce for Boston
put into Vineyard-Haven il 9th and reports rough
weather on the passage; lost and split sails. The
cargo of moasses between decks got adrift ant
every cask was stove TO pieces.
Steam-schr Walker Arlington, Drnkwater, a
Baltimore from Providence, reports. 9Th inst of
Montauk was run into by four-master and ha(
starboard quarter damaged to amount of 5000.
Sch Race Horse, Bishop, from Boston for Rock
land, put into Portsmouth 10th. with sails badl,
torn, and other light damage, having been In col
lision with schr Rlwood Burton.
Delaware Breakwater. Mich 10 The cargo OF
sugar of schr Grace Bradley, ashore here, is
valued at $66 900. 1t Will be a total loss.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-03-12

fINO Lighthouse No. 20 Gray street. Pos
Il session given April LIST. G. G. HOPKINS.
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"ANTED-A reliable woman for genera
w homework. Apply from 8 TO 10 a. m, 14S
DANFORTH STREET, corner of State I'll
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wee little lady who lives in a suburb saw and
heard donkey for the first time the other day,
while out for walk with her aunt. She talked
about 1t continually after getting home. 1t was
''such boofu' donkey" and "such good dom
key" and so on through all her small store Of adj
jectives. When her father came home at night he
heard the story over again, with renewal of ad-
1ectiyes.
"And SO you liked the donkey, darling, did you ?'
lie asked the tiny lass on his knee.
"Oh, yes, papa. liked him. That Is, / liked
hin pretty wel but didn't like TO hear him
dOnk.n
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-03-12

A Boston young lady was receiving call the
other day when her small brother was PLAYING
about
''Haye you read She?'" asked the caller.
was her reply
UP spoke the small boy, even as she answered:
mo, she hasn't read 'She,'" said he, 'but she's
read her-'Ben Hurp"
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PROPOSALS..
Notice To Contract ors and Builders.

Proposals win be received by the undersigned,
addressed Proposals for Wording Han building
at Houlton. Name" until IL O'Clock, nOon Of
Wednesday, April 16th 1887.
Plans and specifications may be seen at the Of
fee of the architect John Calvin Stevens, Port
land, from March 9TH until April 10th; at the store
Of Philbrook Leighton, Augusta from Tuesday,
March Sth. until Monday, March 14th at the store
Of Charles r. Tenney, Houltnn, from Wednesday
March 18th, until Monday, March 18th at the Of
fce Of Moses Glddings, Bangor. from Wednesday,
March 30th, until Friday, April Sth; aud at the
store of Philbrook q Leighton, In said Augusta
from Saturday. April o, until Saturday, April rs.
All proposals will be directed to Rev. Joseph
Kicker, Augusta, Me.
The committee reserve the right to reject all bids
Augusta, March /, 1887.
JOSEPH KICKER, Augusta,
MOSES GIDDINGS, Bangor, Building
EDMUND f. WEBB. Watervile,
CHARLES z. TENNEY, HoultOn, Committee.
ALBERT A. BURLEI6H, Houlton,
mars eOd3W
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-03-12
Chicago Cattle Market.

CHICAGO, Mch. IL, ISe7-Cattle market-re.
ceipts 5000; shipments 2000; active and strong
shipping steers at 3 80a5 25; stockers and feed
G3 so; bulk 2 80a3 20; grass Texas cattle Is.
Hogs-receipts IA, 900 shipments 5000 STEADY
rough and mixed 90d5 95 packing and shipping
at so@6 1879; light at Og5 20; skips at 3 70
do 90.
Shecp-receipts 1000; shipments 1000; slow
common heavy and lower; natives at A 00@4 80
Western 75lge4 70 Texans 25S4 co. Lambs
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-03-12

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